Chaffe McCall Attorneys Named to New Orleans Magazine’s 2026 Top Women in Law List

Chaffe McCall is proud to announce that five of our accomplished attorneys have been named to New Orleans Magazine’s 2026 Top Women in Law list.

• Leah Engelhardt, Insurance Law
• Mandy Gagliardi, Tax Law
• Rosalie Haug, Labor & Employment Law
• Julie Livaudais, Labor & Employment Law
• Sarah Myers, Labor & Employment Law

This annual honor recognizes outstanding female attorneys across the New Orleans area for their exceptional legal work and leadership in the profession. Inclusion is determined through peer nominations, with attorneys recommending up to three colleagues in various legal specialties. 

We congratulate our colleagues on this well-deserved recognition. 

About Our 2026 Top Women in Law

Leah Engelhardt is the Practice Area Coordinator of Chaffe McCall’s Insurance section. She has over two decades of diverse experience in national insurance litigation and counseling domestic and London Market insurers. Leah has also been recognized by New Orleans City Business as a “Women of the Year” honoree.

Mandy Gagliardi focuses her practice on taxation of corporate and pass-through entities, tax credits, corporate transactions, and litigation. She represents real estate developers and advises on the use of federal tax incentives, including historic preservation credits, conservation contributions (facade easements), and New Markets Tax Credits.

Rosalie Haug is a Partner in Chaffe McCall’s New Orleans office. She represents corporate clients ranging from local businesses to multinational corporations, railroads, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.

Julie Livaudais is a highly regarded labor and employment attorney who counsels corporate clients ranging from local businesses to multinational corporations, as well as educational institutions and nonprofit organizations, in all phases of employment litigation. She is widely recognized for her strategic approach to resolving complex employment disputes.

Sarah Myers is a Partner in Chaffe McCall’s Labor and Employment Section. She represents employers and management in all aspects of labor and employment law and is an experienced federal court litigator. Sarah regularly defends nationwide, regional, and local clients in employment matters involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

About Chaffe McCall

Chaffe McCall provides comprehensive legal services to regional, national, and international corporate clients through its offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Houston. Our attorneys are devoted to understanding our clients’ businesses and are known for providing practical legal guidance aligned with their interests and goals. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality legal services in a timely and cost-effective manner.

In 2026, Chaffe McCall proudly celebrates its 200 years of continuous service, marking a legacy of legal excellence and a longstanding commitment to serving clients and communities across Louisiana and beyond. Founded in 1826, Chaffe McCall LLP is Louisiana’s oldest full-service law firm. The firm can be found online at www.chaffe.com.